Understanding Deserts

Understanding Deserts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video tutorial explains what a desert is, highlighting that it is a dry area receiving less than 25 cm of rain annually. It describes the variability in rainfall, with some deserts experiencing no rain for extended periods. The tutorial also covers the different types of deserts, including those with sand, stones, or rocks, and mentions that some deserts are located in mountainous regions.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum amount of rainfall a desert typically receives in a year?

50 cm

75 cm

25 cm

100 cm

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of some deserts?

Being rocky

Having sandy landscapes

Being covered in ice

Having no rain for years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of terrain can be found in some deserts?

Stones or rocks

Lakes

Grasslands

Forests

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can some deserts be located?

In the rainforest

In the tundra

In the mountains

In the ocean

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements is true about deserts?

Deserts are always hot

Deserts receive more than 50 cm of rain annually

Deserts can have varied landscapes

All deserts are sandy